Dr. Yash is the Principal Researcher and Centre Head at the Centre for Advanced Research in Building Science and Energy (CARBSE). He has more than seventeen years of research and consulting experience in high-performance buildings. Dr. Shukla possesses several professional certifications including certified measurements and verification professional (CMVP), Home energy rating system

(HERS), GRIHA Trainer, and ECBC Master Trainer. He is an active member of the Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating Air conditioning Engineer (ISHRAE), the American Society of Heating Refrigerating Air conditioning Engineer (ASHRAE) and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) societies. He also holds several leadership positions in these societies and chairs technical committees at national and international forums. Dr. Shukla joined CARBSE in July 2011 after working for seven years in building energy efficiency domain the USA and worked as the technical director at the centre till April 2021. His prior work experience also includes the execution of sophisticated building automation systems, conducting building energy audits, and providing technical support on demand-side management (DSM) programs for electric utilities throughout the USA. He has completed a Doctor of Philosophy from CEPT University, Ahmedabad; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A & M University, College Station; and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Nirma Institute of Technology, Ahmedabad.

Rajan is a senior advisor at CARBSE. He advises and mentors the Centre for its research and developmental activities. He is also serving CEPT University as a Professor at Faculty of Technology. He was instrumental in setting up the CARBSE (formerly known as Centre for Energy and Environment, 2008-2011), nurturing and expanding its activities.

He served as an Executive Director of the Centre between since its inception around 2008 and 2021.  

and The Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), Ahmedabad. She holds a Doctorate in Law and has a post-graduation in Environmental Law and International Legal Order from Gujarat University and a post-graduation in Commerce & Business Administration from Saurashtra University. She has double-graduated in Law and Commerce & Business Administration from Saurashtra University. She owes to her credit eight edited books and more than twenty-five conference papers, book chapters, and research papers. Her areas of interest include environmental, socio-economic, enviro-legal, and socio-legal aspects. 

Manish is working as an Admin and Account Executive at CARBSE. He looks after accounts, administration and facility management related works at CARBSE. He is a commerce graduate from Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. Before joining CARBSE he has worked for 2 years as Account Assistant with Liverpool Retail India Ltd, Ahmedabad and one-year as Admin

and Account Assistant at Kampus Landing Abroad Education, Ahmedabad. 

Avni is a Senior Research Associate at CARBSE, CEPT Research and Development Foundation. She contributes a decade of interdisciplinary experience to the team with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from CEPT University and a Gold Medal in Master of Architecture (Urban Design). She received the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Scott Opler Membership

Grant for Emerging Professionals in 2016 and is a Fellow at the Global Urban Development organization. Avni's primary research focus lies in climate change and built environment spanning policy advocacy, urban design and building science across various scales.  

Vallabh Vidyanagar. He possesses a strong interest in comprehending the thermal properties of materials. 

Sneha is a Research Associate at CARBSE. With over four years of experience, she has contributed to several research publications and reports centred on Thermal Comfort, Green Building Rating Programs, Climate Resilience, Gender Sensitivity, and Embodied Energy and Carbon. She has been actively involved in conducting and managing country-wide on-field thermal comfort surveys. She

has a Bachelor's degree in Building Construction Technology from CEPT University. She worked towards assessing the Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) of municipal schools in Ahmedabad, India, to underline stratgies ensuring a suitable environment for school children. She also holds Accredition from the Indian Green Buidling Council (IGBC). 

Pankaj is a Research Associate at CARBSE, he is working on the Global Cooling Prize (GCP) project, conducting regular testing and overseeing all equipment and systems of building maintenance at CARBSE. His qualifications include an ITI in Mechanical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, which he completed in Karad, Maharashtra. Pankaj boasts over a

decade of experience in HVAC projects and services. Prior to his tenure at CARBSE, he served as a Service Supervisor at Cosmic Refrigeration Pvt. Ltd. in Pune. His primary areas of interest include HVAC research and development.

Tej is a Research Associate at CARBSE. He is involved in the development of sophisticated three–dimensional urban energy models to access Green House Gas (GHG) emissions at the city-level, city-scale urban energy benchmarking and Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE).

Tej holds a Master's degree in Geomatics from CEPT University; his academic project was

awarded the second position in Urban and Regional Information System Association’s (URISA) University Student and Young Professional Digital Competition–2020. His thesis involved developing Enterprise-level integrated decision-making solutions using Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Department of Science and Technology. Tej is also a DGCA approved Drone Pilot. 

Roshani Ponkiya is a Laboratory Technician at CARBSE. She is proficient in material characterization, particularly in the context of various materials used in construction and building science. She has earned a Master’s degree in Physics from Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar.

Her expertise and interest span a wide spectrum of topics, including solid-state

physics, material science, optics, and thermodynamics. In her role at CARBSE, she leverages this knowledge to contribute significantly to research and analysis in the field of building science and energy. 

Subham is a Research Associate at CARBSE. He holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Architecture (Gold medal) from the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada. His Master's thesis involved the development of an integrated design framework for improving the socio-physical livability and environmental sustainability of Slum Rehabilitation Housing of Mumbai, for which he

was accorded the Best Thesis (PG) award. He also holds an Accreditation from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). At CARBSE, his work has focused on the key areas of Urban Heat Island Effect (UHIE), Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality (AQI), building-level cooling and ventilation systems, and thermal performance of walling assemblies. Prior to working at CARBSE, Subham worked as a Junior Architect at The Appropriate Alternative, Kolkata, for more than two years, where he was involved in architecture and landscape urbanism, adaptive reuse and retrofitting, and heritage tourism projects.

Krishna is a Research Assistant at CARBSE, where she works on roofing material characterization and thermal comfort monitoring in Affordable Housing. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad. She has a keen interest in understanding the role buildings play in mitigating Climate change and making cities more resilient. 

Mahesh is a Laboratory Technician at CARBSE, he is working on the Global Cooling Prize (GCP) project, performing routine testing, and supervising all building maintenance systems, equipment, and wiring for all types of sensors. His credentials include an ITI in Electrician Course from Mahadev ITI College, Riyabadi, Nagaur Rajasthan. Mahesh has more than ten

years of experience in commercial and residential construction wiring. 

Dharmin is a Research Associate at CARBSE. Prior to joining CARBSE, he spent three years working in architectural practice and one year with the SDA Daman & Diu cell in the ECBC cell. He earned his Master's degree in Building Energy Performance, from CEPT University. In his research thesis, Dharmin delved into the energy-saving

potential of solar fiber optic daylighting systems and their impact on daylighting performance in spaces with limited access to natural light. At CARBSE, Dharmin is currently working on the Global Cooling Prize (GCP) V 2.0 project, where he is involved in setting up experiments and managing the building system for the GCP project in Mumbai. His areas of interest include energy efficiency in the built environment and building energy modeling. 

Pravin is a Laboratory Technition at CARBSE, he is working on the Global Cooling Prize (GCP) project, performing routine testing and overseeing all equipment and systems of building maintenance at CARBSE. His qualifications include an ITI in Mechanical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, which he completed in Karad, Maharashtra. Pravin boasts over a decade of

experience in Ammonia Refrigeration and HVAC. Prior to his tenure at CARBSE, he served as a Refrigeration Oprater at Royal Foods Pvt. Ltd. Tasawade Karad. His primary areas of interest include HVAC research and development. 

Tarjani is a Research Associate at CARBSE. Her primary research focuses on the effect of environmental factors on human physiology, health and well-being. She actively contributes to the creation of research papers and reports dedicated to enhancing building energy efficiency, with her work delving into the comprehensive examination of building energy analysis within the

framework of natural ventilation and mixed-mode Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. She is also associated with CEPT University as an Academic Associate, contributing to the M. Tech Building Energy Performance course.

She has a Master's in Building Energy Performance from CEPT University, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Arvind Patel Institute of Environmental Design (APIED). Her Master's Directed Research Project delved into the interplay between Indoor Environmental Conditions, Thermal Loads, and Human Body Comfort, with a particular focus on optimizing Personal Environment Control Systems (PECS).

Dhruval is a Research Assistant at CARBSE. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from CEPT University. Her research thesis focused on outdoor Thermal Comfort and the role of Built Morphology on the various aspects of meteorological factors that govern thermal comfort at the macro level. She is keen on understanding the interrelationship between

Built Morphology and Thermal Comfort, and its policy-level impactions which could make cities thermally comfortable and resilient.

Vishal is a Laboratory Technician at CARBSE, he is working on the Global Cooling Prize (GCP) project, conducting regular testing and overseeing all equipment and systems of building maintenance at CARBSE. His qualifications include a diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and an ITI in Mechanical Refrigeration and Air Conditioning , which he completed in Karad,

Maharashtra. Vishal boasts over a decade of experience in Calorimeter lab. Prior to his tenure at CARBSE, he served as a Lab Technician at Emmersion Climatic Technology, Karad. His primary areas of include HVAC research and development.